• Filipino typhoon victims rush to receive aid transported by the Philippine Air Force Sokol 550th Search and Rescue Group in a typhoon devastated remote village in eastern Samar province, Philippines. Dennis Sabangan/EPA
    Filipino typhoon victims rush to receive aid transported by the Philippine Air Force Sokol 550th Search and Rescue Group in a typhoon devastated remote village in eastern Samar province, Philippines. Dennis Sabangan/EPA
  • A Filipino typhoon victim carrying a basin walks among debris in the typhoon devastated town of Basey, Samar island province, Philippines. Francis Malasig/EPA
    A Filipino typhoon victim carrying a basin walks among debris in the typhoon devastated town of Basey, Samar island province, Philippines. Francis Malasig/EPA
  • Filipino typhoon victims swim to get relief goods transported by the Philippine Air Force Sokol 550th Search and Rescue Group in a typhoon devastated remote village in eastern Samar province, Philippines. Dennis Sabangan/EPA
    Filipino typhoon victims swim to get relief goods transported by the Philippine Air Force Sokol 550th Search and Rescue Group in a typhoon devastated remote village in eastern Samar province, Philippines. Dennis Sabangan/EPA
  • A girl walks through the destroyed Our Lady of the Holy Rosemary church as mass is delivered at a neighboring construction site in Palo, Philippines. Wally Santana /AP Photo
    A girl walks through the destroyed Our Lady of the Holy Rosemary church as mass is delivered at a neighboring construction site in Palo, Philippines. Wally Santana /AP Photo
  • Filipino typhoon victims view what is left of their damaged home in the typhoon devastated town of Marabut, Samar island province, Philippines. Francis Malasig/EPA
    Filipino typhoon victims view what is left of their damaged home in the typhoon devastated town of Marabut, Samar island province, Philippines. Francis Malasig/EPA
  • Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan wave as a U.S. military helicopter delivering aid flies over their isolated village north of Tacloban. Mobbed by hungry villagers, U.S. military helicopters dropped desperately needed aid into remote areas of the typhoon-ravaged central Philippines, as survivors of the disaster flocked to ruined churches on Sunday to pray for their uncertain future. Damir Sagolj/Reuters
    Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan wave as a U.S. military helicopter delivering aid flies over their isolated village north of Tacloban. Mobbed by hungry villagers, U.S. military helicopters dropped desperately needed aid into remote areas of the typhoon-ravaged central Philippines, as survivors of the disaster flocked to ruined churches on Sunday to pray for their uncertain future. Damir Sagolj/Reuters
  • A child cries as his mother pleads with security to let them through the gates of Tacloban airport, which remains a point of exodus for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. Damir Sagolj/Reuters
    A child cries as his mother pleads with security to let them through the gates of Tacloban airport, which remains a point of exodus for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. Damir Sagolj/Reuters
  • The shadow of a U.S. military helicopter on a disaster relief mission is cast over a sign pleading for help near Tacloban, Philippines. The U.S. military has launched a massive relief effort for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in an effort to both save lives and build relations with its allies around the region by showing that it has the military strength to provide support in times of need. Eric Talmadge /AP Photo
    The shadow of a U.S. military helicopter on a disaster relief mission is cast over a sign pleading for help near Tacloban, Philippines. The U.S. military has launched a massive relief effort for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in an effort to both save lives and build relations with its allies around the region by showing that it has the military strength to provide support in times of need. Eric Talmadge /AP Photo
  • Filipino typhoon victim children beg on the streets of Marabut, Samar Island province following the devastating typhoon. Francis Malasig/EPA
    Filipino typhoon victim children beg on the streets of Marabut, Samar Island province following the devastating typhoon. Francis Malasig/EPA
  • Filipinos line up at an ATM in Roxas City, Capiz province, Philippines. According to the national disaster relief agency, more than 3 million people have been displaced by Typhoon Haiyan, which struck November, 8 flattening cities and towns in the eastern Philippines and killing at least 3,637 people. Bagus Indahono/EPA
    Filipinos line up at an ATM in Roxas City, Capiz province, Philippines. According to the national disaster relief agency, more than 3 million people have been displaced by Typhoon Haiyan, which struck November, 8 flattening cities and towns in the eastern Philippines and killing at least 3,637 people. Bagus Indahono/EPA

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In pictures: Survivors come to grips with aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

The National staff

November 17, 2013

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Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms on record, hit the Philippines’ eastern seaboard on November 8, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. The country is still struggling to rush urgent aid to survivors. The typhoon killed at least 3,681 people and with 1,186 still missing.

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